As a business leader, you play a key role in the Big Country’s success. Abilene area business leaders are creators, innovators, leaders, and the backbone of our economy. When you join the Abilene Chamber, you gain a dedicated partner working to help you – and the community – succeed. Learn more about how you can gain a network of resources that offer you endless advantages for every stage of your business journey.
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Powering Your Community
Powered by business. Powered by you. Our vision for a greater Abilene starts with a thriving business community. Together, our organization advocates for the region while leveraging the voice of business to lead and support inclusive policy at the local, state, and federal levels. Membership is a direct investment in our mission.
Small Business Support
Small business isn’t small to us. Small business accounts for 85 percent of our membership and entrepreneurship is the backbone of our economy. We’re here to give you avenues to educate the community about what you do while providing you and your employees with resources for success.
Your membership at the Chamber allows us to create a network of 1,300 businesses from all industry sectors across the region who can lean on each other for support and ideas. Take advantage of the opportunity to network and connect with other business leaders at our events, through your member information center, committees, programs and more.
Looking to amplify your brand to the Abilene community? The Abilene Chamber has prominent opportunities available for you to highlight your brand and raise your visibility. Chamber members are here to expand, promote and conduct business — the perfect atmosphere and audience for your marketing efforts.
There’s always something going on at the Chamber. Review a few highlight reels on what a week looks like advocating on behalf of the business community.
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Small business isn't small to us. Join us as we take a week to honor the risk takers in our community.
Check out our most recent news articles for the business community.Be a part of the next best class ever!
Leadership Abilene Applications open June 3. Do you have your application ready?The Abilene Chamber acts as a fierce advocate for business on issues that help enrich a thriving and diverse business climate.
Chamber volunteers are the lifeblood of our organization. In 2021 alone, our Redcoats spent 1,248 hours volunteering their time to welcome businesses to Abilene. Learn how you can get involved deeper at the Chamber.
Meet the Chamber Board of Directors
Join a Planning Taskforce
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Abilene Young Professionals
Be a part of the largest young professional group in West Texas!
Hispanic Business Council
Join the group of dedicated business leaders working to facilitate the advancement and participation of Hispanic-owned businesses in Abilene.
We are an independent organization working to develop and promote the economy and quality of life in the Abilene area. We are a nonprofit organization whose members are local businesses that are invested in developing their business, growing our economy, and strengthening our community.
Abilene’s population of 125,000 increases by one million people annually with tourists staying overnight, based on hotel occupancy. Ready to see what all the hype is about? Plan your next visit to Abilene today!
Through the dedicated efforts of our public and private partners, we work to help the dreamers start up and grow, to help existing businesses expand, all while ensuring our world class workforce exceeds the needs of the business community.
Arts in Abilene
The arts are alive and well in Abilene! Don’t believe us? We’re home to one of the first five cultural districts in the entire state designated by the Texas Commission on the Arts. Check out a variety of venues for the performing arts, live music, theater and art exhibitions.
Land of the free, home of the brave! There isn't a community in the nation that shows a higher level of support for their Air Force Base than Abilene, Texas. Surely you've heart of the Abilene Trophy?
We develop strategies to promote the needs of our Chamber members and engage with civic and government leadership to ensure continued free enterprise and economic prosperity.
Local Policy Headquarters
Government Affairs Help
Ready to get serious about your business journey? Let us help you access the critical resources you need for you small business success story!
Investment in downtown revitalization creates jobs, increases property values, and attracts workforce and tourists. Learn more about how the entire Chamber organization is working to help create a "hip urban core" for the future prosperity of our region.
We’re helping businesses invest in their talent in new and bold ways, creating opportunities and opening doors for people to own their future, and growing and supporting our region’s diverse talent case.
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2024 Annual Membership Meeting and Awards Celebration
Presented by Taylor Telecom, The Abilene Chamber's Annual Membership Meeting is a celebration of our members, our year's accomplishments and our community's future. This year's theme is Roaring '20s, so come prepared to step back in time to the era of jazz, flappers, glitz and glamour!
Chamber Hosted Events
Hispanic Business Council Luncheon
This networking luncheon, sponsored by First Financial Bank, is a great opportunity for you to connect with other business owners and community leaders and receive more information on how to become more involved in the community. Bring a friend or two and see what all the excitement is about with the HBC.
Chamber Hosted Events
The Morning Edge
Please join us for our our new networking series, The Morning Edge! Formerly known as Wake Up Wednesday, this event series has been redesigned to allow connections over coffee and provide our members a relevant takeaway that supports business. This event is sponsored by our friends at Tolar I.T. Business Solutions.
Business Mercado 2024
Hosted by the Abilene Chamber Hispanic Business Council, Business Mercado is an annual showcase of business products and services with the intent of building the bridge with the Hispanic consumer. Open to all businesses interested in connecting with the Hispanic market, this family friendly event spotlights the Hispanic culture in Abilene.
Chamber Hosted Events
Business After Hours
Join us for our monthly evening social business networking event, sponsored by SilverSpring! This event is open to our sponsor, their employees and guests, Chamber members and prospective members. Attendees can expect a short sponsor presentation, food/beverages, an update on Chamber activities, door prizes, and making plenty of new connections!
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At the Chamber, one of our core values is cultivating meaningful relationships and fostering growth within our.
A network engaging for the good – then, now, and always. August 22, 2024For more than 45 years, Leadership Abilene has fostered and developed leaders in our community. These individuals.
Embrace Opportunity and Culture at Business Mercado 2024! August 15, 2024Our members consistently highlight the value of exposure to new opportunities—whether it’s gaining visibility for.
Abilene Chamber Announces Leadership Abilene Class of 2025 August 8, 2024The Abilene Chamber is excited to announce the selection of 36 community leaders who will participate in the.
Leaders Unite: Key Takeaways from the West Texas Legislative Summit August 5, 2024It’s not every day that elected state representatives, regulators, present and former elected statewide officials.
Nominees Announced for Big Country Best Workplaces July 25, 2024Workforce is the backbone of Abilene, and our employers play a crucial role in shaping the environment in which our.
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